SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) March 13, 2001
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THE DUN & BRADSTREET CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-15967 22-3725387
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(State or Other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
ONE DIAMOND HILL ROAD
MURRAY HILL, NEW JERSEY 07974
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(908) 665-5000
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(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
The registrant's press release dated March 13, 2001 is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press release dated March 13, 2001
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
THE DUN & BRADSTREET CORPORATION
By: /s/ David Lewinter
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Name: David Lewinter
Title: Vice President and Corporate Secretary
Date: March 13, 2001